rescue operation on the Rhine: Four rowers saved after boat collision

bonn. On the evening of May 8, around 8 p.m., an incident occurred on the Rhine when a boat occupied with four rowers collided with a buoy. This resulted in all rudders walking overboard and the boat drifted down the Rhine. The fire brigade and the Bonn ambulance were immediately alerted to a water rescue operation in order to provide help as soon as possible.

Fortunately, there were other rowing boats nearby, which immediately supported the rudderers who went overboard and safely brought them to the left bank of the Rhine. The emergency services, who did not find any injuries on arrival, helped the rowers out of the water when he mounted the boat. After the rescue, the damaged boat, accompanied by water -side rescue agents, continued its journey to the base on the opposite side of the Rhine.

The operation was covered by the fire stations 1, 2 and 3, supported by the German Life Rescue Society (DLRG) and the water protection police. Such incidents illustrate the importance of the well -organized emergency services on waters, especially in busy areas such as the Rhine. The quick reaction of the surrounding rowers and the emergency services played a crucial role in avoiding potential injuries and quickly controlling the situation.

Overall, this incident shows how important security is on the water. Rowers and water sports enthusiasts should always pay attention to possible dangers and be informed about the necessary safety precautions. The support from the fire brigade and other rescue organizations underlines the need for well -trained emergency services in order to be able to act effectively in an emergency